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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.08, 1,269.57 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.08, 1,269.57 and 526.96 is: 727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.08 : 1,269.57 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.08/1,269.57 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.08x = 1,269.57 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.08x = 669,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,012.61/920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.12

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